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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.98, 13,589.10 and 2,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.98, 13,589.10 and 2,817.68 is: 4,227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.98 : 13,589.10 = 2,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.98/13,589.10 = 2,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.98x = 13,589.10 × 2,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.98x = 38,289,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,289,735.29/9,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.18

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